In association with Mayfair Art Weekend, Future Icons returns to the prestigious Burlington Arcade throughout June 2021 to showcase new collections of artworks, home furnishings, fashion accessories and objet d’art from 18 premium craft brands.
Located on the Piccadilly end of the arcade, Future Icons has taken over 66-67 Burlington Arcade, a stunning double fronted boutique across three levels. Our makers have created collections from wood, metal, ceramics, textiles and leather.
Special Events:
In the lead up to Mayfair Art Weekend, Future Icons would like to invite you to a series of events, where you’ll be able to meet the artist, view demonstrations and view a world exclusive animation, backed by the Arts Council England. Read on for further information.
Weaving Demonstrations by Elizabeth Ashdown MA RCA // 12,17 & 29 June
Elizabeth Ashdown MA RCA is an artist working with the rare and unusual technique of hand woven Passementerie. Elizabeth combines vivid and energetic colour, unusual materials and traditional craft skills with a contemporary aesthetic in order to create intriguing and playful artworks. Every part of Elizabeth's work is created by hand – from carefully dyeing silk yarns in vibrant colours, to spinning cords and meticulously weaving her intricate artworks.
Elizabeth will be weaving one of her Passementerie artworks live on the ground floor of our gallery window during the following times. Entrance is free and there is no need to pre book to view.
· Saturday 12 // 11-1:30
· Thursday 17 // 11-1:30
· Tuesday 29 // 11-1:30
THE MASTERPIECE OF TAMAGATA
First glimpse of a secret animated world under Burlington Arcade
For one week only 16-23 June
Hidden underneath Burlington Arcade, behind a secret door is The Masterpiece of Tamagata. Projected into a scale model of a Japanese house is a tiny hand-painted animation showing the master painter Tamagata at work. As he paints, a liberated world of expressive ink-wash marks jumps into life on a large six-panelled screen behind, using projection mapping techniques to create an ethereal landscape.
This installation is the first glimpse of a 15-minute animated film currently in production at creative studio Figuration. It tells the story of an artist who paints a secret child for his wife, putting them both on a collision course with the Shogun. It is based on a short story by Betty Misheiker and brought to life by artists Ilona Suschitzky and Leo Crane, writer Roy Joseph Butler and composer Anna Rice. The installation has been designed and built by Leo Crane and Helen Mason, with Sam Meech as projection mapping consultant.
You can join us and help make Tamagata's painted world a reality. Find out how to support the project at www.figuration.co/tamagata.
The installation will be open for viewing Wednesday 16 - Wednesday 23 June, 11-6 each day. Viewing is restricted to two visitors at a time or one 'bubble' group. To prebook. email leo@figuration.co.
Meet the Maker Drinks Reception
Future Icons welcomes you to meet our makers on Tuesday 22 June, 3-6pm (arcade closes at 7pm). Here you’ll be able to view collections, discuss the inspiration behind the artwork and learn more about the intricate processes that our makers have mastered to create their collections.
RSVP is essential as we must limit numbers. To attend this event, please email louisa@futureicons.co.uk
Future Icons Presents
3 - 30 June 2021
Burlington Arcade
Unit 66-67, 51 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 0QJ
Public opening times
11am - 6pm daily
To book a private appointment with our makers, please contact Future Icons’ Founder: Louisa Pacifico on +44 (0) 7838 102 031 or via email: louisa@futureicons.co.uk
Collections on show from:
Animation Installation: Leo Crane MA
Ceramics: Ikuko Iwamoto MA RCA // Jo Davies MA RCA // Judy McKenzie MA RCA
Metal Artworks: Kei Tominaga MA // Rebecca Knott
Paper Artworks: Kate Lewis MA RCA // Katja Angeli MFA RCA
Leather Artworks: Louise Heighes MA // Janine Partington
Textiles: DUO-HUE // Elizabeth Ashdown MA RCA // Justine Randall MA RCA // Lark & Bower // Pipet Design
Wood accessories and artworks: Gabriel Eden James // Kevin Stamper // Lee Borthwick MA RCA